The New Business Casual

Business casual. The time when jeans are acceptable and ties are not mandatory. Every business man loves casual Friday. If you work in the Silicon Valley, every day is casual Friday. So how do you dress casual and still look professional? Here are a few tips to get you started.

The Gosling 

Here's a look that says "I'm relaxed, but I still mean business." It's simple, clean, and effortless. Anybody can pull off this look. 

Suit and No Tie

As summer approaches everyone is looking for a cooler look. A simple way to cool down is to ditch the tie. Ties can make it difficult to stay cool in the summer heat. You can go with the unbuttoned look and still look professional. 

The great thing about not wearing a tie is that you have one less thing to worry about matching with your outfit. Therefore, you have a little more liberty with the type of shirt you can wear. Darker shirts with patterns look great with a light, summer suit. (You don't have to unbutton your shirt to the third button.)

Cardigans

Cardigans are great for a business casual look. If you live in a cooler climate you can try ditching the sport coat for a cardigan.

Button-up shirt, tie and a cardigan. Nice way to break away from the norm. 

Sweater

The sweater is also a good alternative to a suit, especially in the colder months. 

Throw a sweater over a button-up shirt (tie or no tie, it doesn't really matter). 

Jeans

If you're tired of slacks, some nice jeans make a perfect substitute. Just makes sure they don't have holes, are fitted and preferably not True Religion.

Loafers are optional. You can also wear a clean pair of sneakers or brogues. 

That's all for now. Stay classy.